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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India, USA sign MoU on Intellectual Property cooperation
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  on 2nd December 2020, in the field of Intellectual Property Cooperation with the United States Patent and Trademark Office , Department of Commerce of the United States of America. Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Secretary, DPIIT and Mr. Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property & Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office  conducted a virtual signing ceremony for the same.
The Union Cabinet in its meeting dated 19.02.2020 gave the approval for signing the MoU with United States Patent and Trademark Office  in the field of IP Cooperation. The MoU aims at increasing IP co-operation between the two countries by way of:
- Facilitating exchange and dissemination of best practices, experiences and knowledge on IP among the public, and between and among the industry, universities, research and development  organizations, and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises through participation in programs and events organized singly or jointly by the Participants;
- Collaboration in training programs, exchange of experts, technical exchanges and outreach activities;
- Exchange of information and best practices on processes for registration and examination of applications for patents, trademarks, copyrights, geographical indications, and industrial designs, as well as the protection, enforcement and use of IP rights;
- Exchange of information on the development and implementation of automation and modernization projects, new documentation and information systems in IP and procedures for management of IP Office services;
- Cooperation to understand various issues related to traditional knowledge, and the exchange of best practices, including those related to traditional knowledge databases and awareness raising on the use of existing IP systems for the protection of traditional knowledge; and
- Other cooperation activities as may be mutually decided by the Participants.
The two side will draw up Biennial Work Plan to implement the MoU which will include the detailed planning for carrying out of the co-operation activities including the scope of action.
The MoU will go a long way in fostering the cooperation between India and USA, and provide opportunities to both countries to learn from the experience of each other, especially in terms of best practices followed in the other country. It will be a landmark step forward in India’s journey towards becoming a major player in global innovation and will further the objectives of National IPR Policy, 2016.
Prime Minister's Office
PM thanks each and every person who has shared their wishes on his birthday
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi thanked each and every person who has shared their wishes on his birthday. He is also deeply touched by the outpouring of wishes today from all over India and the world.
In a X post, the Prime Minister said;
“Deeply touched by the outpouring of wishes today from all over India and the world. I thank each and every person who has shared their wishes.
Overwhelmed to see so many people engaging in selfless social work on this day. Every gesture is special and strengthens our collective spirit.”
Ministry of Education
ATAL TINKERING LABS
Atal Innovation Mission  is Government of India’s endeavour launched to create an innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in India by establishing new incubation centres, scaling up established incubation centres and setting up Atal Tinkering Labs in schools. Till date, 8,706 schools have received the ATL sanction and grant-in-aid. The State wise summary of the schools spread across the country under the ATL program is enclosed at Annexure.
A 3rd party review conducted during 2019 showed that 27 schools displayed room for improvement. To facilitate smooth functioning and monitoring of ATL schools across the country, AIM is working closely with the ATLs through various channels e.g. email, phone, social media, ATL Dashboard and Query Resolution Portal.
The selection and establishment of ATL is being done as per a document compliance and due-diligence process. Schools which successfully complete their compliance process as per AIM requirements are sanctioned ATL grant-in-aid, subject to budgetary provisions. The maintenance of these ATLs is the primary responsibility of the school authorities.
A total Grant-in-Aid of Rs. 20,00,000/- is sanctioned to schools. Out of which, Rs. 10,00,000/- is provisioned as establishment cost and Rs. 10,00,000/- is provisioned as operations and maintenance cost for 5 years, at the rate of Rs. 2,00,000/- per year.
To facilitate smooth functioning and monitoring of ATL schools across the country, AIM has created an online monitoring tool – ATL Dashboard. Through ATL Dashboard, schools are able to update their activities in real time and submit reports on a monthly basis. Various ATL related elements such as contact details, pictures, workshops, events, advisory body meetings, etc. are recorded digitally through the ATL Dashboard.The ATL schools are reviewed on a periodic basis through ATL Dashboard. Schools are mandated to submit Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilization Certificate every year, as a part of application for subsequent tranches. These documents along with the other relevant compliance documents are checked and verified before the sanction of subsequent tranche for the school.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Tourism
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel jointly addresses webinar “Yoga: The way of life” with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar organised by Tourism Ministry on International Day of Yoga today
In continuation of week long celebration of International Day of Yoga 2021, the Ministry of Tourism organised a webinar “Yoga: The way of life” in the presence of Minister of State for Tourism & Culture  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. During the webinar, Tourism Minister welcomed Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and stated how yoga has helped during pandemic period and is contributing to wellbeing of people across the globe. Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition, centuries-old techniques aimed towards healing, growth, and self-realisation. Yoga is a holistic approach towards healthy body, mind and soul, the Minister explained.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar spoke about the yoga and pranayam and its significance in today’s scenario. He also mentioned that yoga is the key to the happiness for an individual as well as community. Yoga not only brings benefits such as health and joy, but also uplifts the spirit and enhances intuitive ability which is much needed for governance. He also mentioned about how yoga and meditation helped people to fight depression and manage the situations without getting stressed.
During the discussion, Shri Arvind Singh Secretary  took viewpoint of Gurudev Ji on post pandemic how to attract foreign tourists or promotion of India at an International level. Gurudev ji urged upon promoting India’s heritage & culture, niche products, special focus on North-East region and to showcase India’s ancient heritage as well as the modern India. Smt. Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General  thanked Gurudev Sri SriRavi Shanka ji for his time to attend the webinar and invaluable guidance on the International Day of Yoga 2021.
Earlier in the morning, Sh Prahlad Singh Patel led the yoga performance at the historic Red Fort in which the officers of Tourism and Culture Ministries participated including Tourism Secretary Sh Arvind Singh and Addl DG, Tourism, Ms Rupinder Brar. Tourism Ministry also supported Culture Ministry in organising yoga performances at heritage sites across India under the campaign ‘Yoga, An Indian Heritage'.
Ministry of Tourism’s field offices across India and overseas held several weeklong activities celebrating the International Day of Yoga 2021 including live demonstrations of yoga from yoga experts, Yoga events with restricted number of participants, various online contests including drawing, poster designing, yoga postures, quiz competitions workshops etc.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO to allow EPS pensioners to submit their Digital Pramaan Patra at any time during the year as per their convenience
Goa EPFO to collect life certificate from home for bedridden pensioners
Goa, 6 November 2020
In the present scenario of COVID-19 Pandemic, Employees Provident Fund Organization desires that all the Pensioners should stay safe and stay at home in the prevailing Pandemic situation. Therefore, EPFO has proactively partnered with Common Service Centre to provide facilities to submit Digital Jeevan Pramaan Patra. Further Post offices have also started collection of Digital Jeevan Pramaan. A multi- agency model adopted by EPFO empowers EPS pensioners with choice and autonomy to select the service delivery agency as per their convenience.
In this regard, a key policy change has been brought by EPFO to allow EPS pensioners to submit their Digital Pramaan Patra at any time during the year as per their convenience and not just during the months of November & December. The Life Certificate will remain valid for One year from the date of submission. For example, The Digital Life Certificate submitted in November/ December 2019 is valid for release of monthly pension for one year i.e up to November / December 2020, respectively.This pro -pensioner step has been taken to provide hassle free Social Security cover to EPS pensioners.
EPS Pensioners are hereby requested to avoid visiting PF Offices and instead submit Aadhar based Biometric Digital Life Certificate for Jeevan Pramaan Patra at respective Bank branches, nearest Post Offices or at Common Service Centers, for details about nearest Common Service Centre use link https://locator.esecloud.in. Pensioners only need to carry their mobile, Bank pass book, Pension Payment Order number and Aadhar number. They can also avail this service by contacting their local Postman/ Nearest Post Office. There are 254 post offices and 100 Common Service centers all over Goa providing services of Jeevan Praman Patra.
For bed ridden pensioners or those suffering for infirmity, Goa Office shall make arrangement to collect Life Certificate from their home for availing such facility, Pensioner/his her family members should send a request through email at ro.goa@epfindia gov.in with complete details.
Therefore, EPFO strongly advises the pensioners to visit their Pension disbursing Banks, nearest Post Offices, Common Service Centers to submit the Digital Life Certificate/Jeevan Pramaan Patra, in this COVID-19 Pandemic situation in order to stay safe.EPFO/VK/DR
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister reviews security arrangements for Shri Amarnathji Yatra during his visit to Srinagar
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah conducted a review meeting of the security arrangements for Shri Amarnathji Yatra, in Srinagar today. J&K Governor Shri Satya Pal Malik, Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba and senior officers of MHA, State Government and security Agencies were present. After detailed deliberations, the Union Home Minister laid emphasis on various points critical for the security of the Yatra:
• He directed all security agencies to be fully alert and take all preventive steps to ensure violence free Yatra.
• There should be no laxity. Strict enforcement of the SOPs should be ensured. Senior officers should personally supervise the arrangements.
• Forces should ensure best possible optimum use of latest technologies and the gadgets not only for the security of the Yatra but also to facilitate the movement of the devotees and the tourists. He specifically drew attention of the Forces towards anti-sabotage as well as anti-subversion drills and the access control procedures.
• Home Minister underlined the importance of the Standard Operating Procedure for convoy movement and specifically harped on the points that :-
▷ Timely dispatch of convoys should be ensured.
▷ After the cut-off timings barricades should be erected at suitable locations and no differentiation should be made between Yatris and Tourists.
▷ Barricades be used at all lateral entry points during convoy movement.
▷ All lateral points should be manned 24x7.
• Besides attending to medical emergency, preparedness must also be ensured to deal with any type of calamity or contingency. Specialized units and trained personnel should be in place with due focus on the prescribed drills for the purpose.
• Best possible facilities should be provided in the base camps.
• While laying emphasis on the essential facilities for those deputed on the arrangements of the Yatra, he underscored the need for all the duty personnel to ensure proper conduct all throughout.
• There should be no complacency on the part of security forces or duty staff at any point of time during the whole Yatra period.
• Whereas he advised all the security forces and various agencies to continue taking strict action against miscreants, Home Minister also reiterated the need to cover all the sensitive and vulnerable places including possible points of infiltration all throughout the State, in order to obviate any type of risk to the Yatra.
Appreciating the whole-hearted cooperation of the people of the State in successful conduct of the Yatra, the Union Home Minister reassured the commitment towards best possible arrangements.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Active Caseload slumps below 3 lakh; lowest in 163 days
Active Caseload retracts to less than 3% of the Total Cases
Less than 20,000 daily New Cases lowest in 173 days
India has registered several landmark achievements in the fight against the global pandemic today.
India’s active caseload has fallen below 3 lakhtoday.The share of Active Cases in the total Positive Cases has further shrunk below 3% to 2.90%. This is lowest after 163 days. The total active cases were 2,92,258 on 12th July, 2020.
A net decline of 11,121cases has been recorded in the total active cases in last 24 hours.
India has achieved a new low in daily cases. Less than 20,000 daily new cases were added to the national tally in the last 24 hours after 173 days. The new added cases were 19,148 on 2ndJuly, 2020.
India’s active cases per million population are amongst the lowest in the world . The figure is much higher for countries like USA, Italy, Brazil, Turkey and Russia.
The total recovered cases have crossed 96 lakhs  which translates to a Recovery Rate of 95.65%. The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases continues to grow and presently stands at 93,43,969.
30,376 cases have recovered in the last 24 hours. New recoveries have been exceeding the new cases continuously since last 25 days.
The high level of testing on a daily basis combined with high levels of recoveries along with steadily declining new cases have led to a slide in the mortality rate.
75.31% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 6,053 recoveries. Kerala follows with 4,494 new recoveries. West Bengal recorded another 2,342 daily recoveries.
75.69% of the new cases are concentrated in 10 States and UTs.
Kerala reported the maximum daily new cases numbering 3,423 in the last 24 hours. Maharashtra recorded 2,834 new cases while West Bengal reported 1,515 new cases yesterday.
Ten States/UTs account for 76.74% of the 301case fatalities reported in the past 24 hours.
18.27% of new fatalities reported are from Maharashtra which reported 55 deaths. West Bengal and Kerala follow with 41 and 27 new deaths, respectively.
PIB Headquarters
1.23 Kg of Gold worthRs. 54.6 Lakhs seized by Customs at Airport. One Arrested
On Tuesday one Kalandar Maideen Abdul Rahuman, 21,of Ramanathapuram arrived from Kuala Lumpurby Indigo Airlines flight 6E-1818was intercepted atexit.On personal search bundles of gold paste were found concealed in rectum. On extraction 334 grams of gold valued at Rs.15 lakhs was recovered.
On Monday one Salman Faris, 24, of Ramanathapuram arrived from Singapore via Colombo Srilankan Airlines flight UL-121, was intercepted at exit. On personal search four gold bars weighing 100 grams each and one 10 gram gold cut bit were recovered from his wallet. Total 410 grams of gold valued at Rs. 18.17 lakhs was recovered.
In another case on Monday one Srilankan lady Fathima Fasmiya, 39, had arrived from Colombo by Srilankan Airlines flightUL-121 was intercepted at exit. On persistent questioning she admitted to have concealed four bundles containing gold paste in her rectum. On extraction 485 grams of gold valued Rs. 21.5 lakhs was recovered.
In three cases 1.23 Kg of gold of 24 K purity valued at Rs. 54.6 lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs Act 1962. One passenger was arrested.
Further investigation is under progress, according to a press release issued by Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
MeitY proposes rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by entities other than Government Ministries and Departments
Aim is to promote ease of living and better access to services for citizens
Invites feedback on amendments from stakeholders and general public
As part of its commitment to make Aadhaar people-friendly and enable ease of living and better access to services for citizens, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  has proposed rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by entities other than Government Ministries and Departments.
Through an amendment enacted in 2019 to the Aadhaar  Act, 2016; entities were allowed to perform authentication if the Unique Identification Authority of India  is satisfied about their compliance with regard to standards of privacy and security specified by regulations and is either permitted by law to offer authentication services or seeks authentication for a prescribed purpose.
At present, Government Ministries and Departments are allowed to undertake Aadhaar Authentication under the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance  Rules, 2020 in the interest of good governance, preventing leakage of public funds and enablement of innovation and the spread of knowledge.
Now, it is proposed that any entity other than a Government Ministry or Department that desires to use Aadhaar authentication for the purpose of promoting ease of living and enabling better access to services, or usage of digital platforms to ensure good governance, or preventing dissipation of social welfare benefits, or enabling innovation and spread of knowledge, it shall prepare a proposal giving justification as to how the authentication sought is for one of the said purposes and in the interest of State and submit the same to the concerned Ministry or Department of the Central Government in respect of Central subjects and of the State Government in respect of State subjects. If the Ministry/Department is of the opinion that the proposal submitted fulfils such a purpose and is in the interest of the State, it will forward the proposal along with its recommendation to MeitY.
The proposed amendment has been posted on the Ministry website and comments are being invited from the stakeholders and the general public. Link of the proposed amendments in the rules is: https://www.meity.gov.in/content/draft-amendments-aadhaar-authentication-good-governance-rules-2020-enable-performance.
The feedback can be submitted through the MyGov platform by 5th May 2023.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rates Notification No.52/2019-Custom  dated 18.07.2019
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.48/2019-CUSTOMS , dated 4th July, 2019 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 19th July, 2019, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Australian Dollar
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49.60
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47.40
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Bahraini Dinar
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188.70
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176.65
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Canadian Dollar
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53.80
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51.85
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Chinese Yuan
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10.15
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9.85
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Danish Kroner
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10.55
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10.15
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EURO
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78.85
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75.95
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Hong Kong Dollar
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8.95
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8.65
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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233.60
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218.60
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New Zealand Dollar
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47.70
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45.55
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.15
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7.85
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Pound Sterling
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87.20
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84.10
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Qatari Riyal
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19.40
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18.35
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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18.95
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17.75
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Singapore Dollar
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51.60
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49.70
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South African Rand
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5.10
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4.75
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Swedish Kroner
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7.50
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7.20
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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71.25
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68.45
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Turkish Lira
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12.50
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11.70
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UAE Dirham
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19.35
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18.15
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US Dollar
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69.65
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67.95
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Japanese Yen
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65.10
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62.65
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Korean Won
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6.05
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5.65